How to Open a Link in a New Tab in Firefox

 

How to Open a Link in a New Tab in Firefox Using the Keyboard

One of the simplest ways to open a link in a new tab is to use your keyboard at the same time as your mouse. By holding down the relevant key, any link you click will open in a new tab instead of the current tab.

This means that you can decide whether to open links in place or in new tabs, depending on whether you’re holding down the key when you click.

To open a link in a new tab in Firefox using the keyboard:

1. Find the link that you want to open.
2. Hold down the Ctrl key on Windows or Cmd on Mac.
3. Click the link as usual.
4. The link will open in a new tab.
5. To open the link in the current tab, click the link as usual without holding down any keys.

How to Open a Link in a New Tab in Firefox Using Your Mouse

If you have a compatible mouse, it’s also possible to open a link in a new tab in Firefox by using the appropriate mouse button. Once again, you can choose whether to open a link in place or in a new tab by selecting which mouse button to use.

To open a link in a new tab in Firefox using your mouse:

1. Find the link that you want to open in Firefox.
2. To open it in a new tab, click the link using the middle button of your mouse (if you have one).
3. To open the link in the current tab, click the link using the left button of your mouse.
4. If you don’t have a middle button on your mouse, right-click the link and select Open Link in New Tab.

How to Change the Firefox Settings to Open a Link in a New Tab

It’s also possible to change the default settings in Firefox so that some links open in a new tab. However, it’s important to note that this only works for links that have been created that include a HTML snippet that causes them to open in a new tab or a new window (rather than in place).

The majority of links without this code will still open in the current tab, even if you change the Firefox settings.

To change how Firefox handles link clicking:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Click the three lines icon in the top right corner.
   
3. Select Settings.
   
4. Under General settings, check Open Links in Tabs Instead of New Windows.
   
5. Now any link that is intended to open in a new window or tab will always open in a new tab.

How to Use an Extension to Open a Link in a New Tab in Firefox

If you want every link you click to open in a new tab, it’s not possible by changing the Firefox settings. To make it happen, you’ll need to use a Firefox add-on.

There are several add-ons available that are intended to make links open in a new tab. In this example, we’ll be using Tab Mix – Links.

1. Open Firefox.
2. Click the three lines icon.
   
3. Select Add-ons and Themes.
   
4. Click in the search field and search for Tab Max – Links.
   
5. Select Tab Mix – Links from the search results.
   
6. Click the Add to Firefox button and click Add to confirm your decision.
   
7. Click the Extensions icon in the toolbar.
   
8. Select Manage Extensions.
   
9. Click the Three Dots icon.
   
10. Select Preferences.
    
11. Scroll down and check Force to Open in New Tab and ensure that All Links is selected.
    
12. Now any link that you click should open in a new tab.
13. To stop links from opening in a new tab, click the Add-ons icon and select Manage Extensions.
    
14. Toggle Tab Mix – Links off.
    
    
15. Links will now open in the same window. You can turn the feature back on by repeating step 13 and toggling Tab Mix – Links back on.
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